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obesity and drug use  

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  • In general, the majority of obese adults tend not to be substance abusers. In fact, the diagnosis of a mental health disorder such as depression or anxiety tends to be higher for the obese population, whereas a lifetime risk of a substance use disorder tends to be relatively low. [Source: Encyclopedia of Obesity; Obesity and Drug Use]

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